A first lesson in the fragility of love and the preternatural cowardice of men. And out of this disillusionment and turmoil sprang Beli's first adult oath, one that would follow her into adulthood, to the States and beyond. I will not serve.

You ask everybody you know: How long does it usually take to get over it? There are many formulas. One year for every year you dated. Two years for every year you dated. It's just a matter of will power: The day you decide it's over, it's over. You never get over it.

What a surprise (we all know how tolerant the tolerant are).

Katrina was one of those things that rips the clothes off of the guy who keeps saying he's a saint, and underneath you see that he's a monster.

You can't regret the life you didn't lead.

Nothing more exhilarating ... than saving yourself by the simple act of waking.

People can say what they want, but historically, feminism in the Dominican Republic has been extremely strong.